Sign or Symptom
snoring
snoring
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Respiratory Sounds
Definitions related to snoring:
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A harsh inspiratory sound during sleep.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Deep, noisy breathing during sleep accompanied by hoarse or harsh sounds caused by the vibration of respiratory structures (especially the soft palate) resulting in sound due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Rough, noisy breathing during sleep, due to vibration of the uvula and soft palate.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Snoring is the sound you make when your breathing is blocked while you are asleep. The sound is caused by tissues at the top of your airway that strike each other and vibrate. Snoring is common, especially among older people and people who are overweight. When severe, snoring can cause frequent awakenings at night and daytime sleepiness. It can disrupt your bed partner's sleep. Snoring can also be a sign of a serious sleep disorder called sleep apnea. You should see your health care provider if you are often tired during the day, don't feel that you sleep well, or wake up gasping. To reduce snoring Lose weight if you are overweight. It may help, but thin people can snore, too.; Cut down or avoid alcohol and other sedatives at bedtime; Don't sleep flat on your back. NIH: National Institute on AgingMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Snoring is a raspy noise produced in the nasopharynx during sleep. It is quite common, occurring in about 57% of men and 40% of women; prevalence increases with age. However, because a bed partner's perception of and response to snoring is highly subjective and because snoring varies from night to night, prevalence estimates vary widely.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Snoring is the hoarse or harsh sound that occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing the tissues to vibrate as you breathe. Nearly everyone snores now and then, but for some people it can be a chronic problem. Sometimes it may also indicate a serious health condition. In addition, snoring can be a nuisance to your...Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Snoring is the noise produced by vibration of the upper airway walls as a result of partial upper airway obstruction during sleep. It can be caused by a spectrum of sleep-disordered breathing disorders, ranging from intermittent simple snoring to chronic heavy simple snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), and obstructive sleep...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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Snoring, a rough, hoarse noise produced upon the intake of breath during sleep and caused by the vibration of the soft palate and vocal cords. It is often associated with obstruction of the nasal passages, which necessitates breathing through the mouth. Snoring is more common in the elderly...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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